Biosphere Reserve Information
China
Wolong
1979
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This biosphere reserve is located in the northeast of the People’s Republic of China, within Szechuan province, about 150 km from Chengtu. Wolong’s Biogeographical Region lies in the polar arctic realm. Great mountain ranges with altitudes ranging from 1,150 to 6,250 metres above sea level traverse the reserve between the northeastern and southwestern boundaries. The variability of soil types within Wolong is especially remarkable. Each mountain layer contains a different type of soil, ranging from yellow soil, mountain black brown soil to mountain brown soil. These numerous soil types have stimulated the development of a rich biodiversity.
Administrative Authorities
The Protection Division of the Ministry of Forestry, the Government of Sichuan Province, the Protection Office of the Ministry of Forestry of Sichuan, the Administration of Wolong Natural Reserve and the Agriculture Management Office
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Location
Latitude
30°45'00''N - 31°25'00''N
Longitude
102°52'00''E - 103°25'00''E
Area (hectares)
Surface Area
200,000
Core Area
119,460
Buffer Area
53,020
Transition Area
27,520
Map
Last updated: 2015